Computer Networking Basics

Two or more computers linked to share resources.

A small network (home, office, etc.) covering less than 10km.

A large network, like the internet, covering a wide area.

To share resources among connected computers.

Connectivity, data sharing, hardware sharing, internet access and security.

The largest WAN, connecting many networks globally.

A network connecting users in a city or region, larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN.

A private network within a company using LANs and WAN leased lines.

A global network of networks, allowing information sharing and computer interaction.

A core network component providing resources for client access.

A computer that requests and receives information from a server.

A network where all computers are equal, sharing resources without a central server.

A server computer acts as a central hub, providing access to resources needed for tasks.

A server can link to resources on the server itself or on other computers (clients).

Client computers request and receive information, relying heavily on the central server for processing.

Central servers manage network resources and processing for connected devices, like client computers.